Soccer

Who's Trading Boots for Tires in Season 3 of What'Cha Got?

14 soccer greats trade boots for tires and compete for the grand prize.

Ft. Mill, S.C. – July 21, 2016. What happens when 14 Major League Soccer (MLS) players trade their boots for tires and a chance to get behind the wheel of a 2016 Audi R8? The short format feature, “What’Cha Got”, presented by Continental Tire. Hosted by WeatherTech SportsCar Championship driver, Townsend Bell, this show will bring out the competitive edge in some of soccer’s top names. Airing on FOX and FOX Sports 1 as part of the “Soccer Sunday” lineup, this weekly show takes players from the pitch to the track and showcases some hidden talent.

Chicago Fire goalkeeper, Sean Johnson, snatched the keys to a Lamborghini in 2014 and former D.C. United midfielder, Perry Kitchen, took the honors in 2015. But who has the speed, quick reflexes and dedication to claim this year’s title and a brand new Audi R8?

“This year’s batch of players was extremely competitive,” said Travis Roffler, director of marketing for Continental Tire. “This is our third season and I think some of these guys have been practicing because they definitely put those Continental tires to work. This may be our best season yet!”

“We are excited to partner with Continental Tire to bring MLS fans a third season of What’Cha Got,” said Bell. “We are testing the driving skills of a whole new round of players competing on our most challenging course yet. It should be entertaining as we introduce new track features like a slalom and jump!"

The weekly series features 14 MLS notables swapping their daily driver for a turn behind the wheel of an Audi R8. Each participant puts their best foot forward to make it through a closed-circuit autocross course. Seven participants from the east, and seven from the west, square off in a battle similar to the shootout at the O.K. Corral. In the end, two will be left standing to contend for the chance to win a year-long lease of a 2016 Audi R8 fitted in Continental’s ultra-high performance tire, the ContiSportContactTM 5P.

This season’s roster showcases a mix of MLS favorites including:

Luis Robles – New York Red Bulls

Chance Myers – Sporting KC

Eric Wynalda – FOX

Steven Birnbaum – D.C. United

Ray Gaddis – Philadelphia Union

Brek Shea – Orlando City SC

AJ DeLaGarza – LA Galaxy

Ethan Finlay – Columbus Crew SC

Luke Mulholland – Real Salt Lake

Zach Loyd – FC Dallas

Juan Agudelo – New England Revolution

Fatai Alashe – San Jose Earthquakes

Chris Korb – D.C. United

Andrew Wenger – Houston Dynamo

The first episode kicks off Sunday, July 24 on FOX. “What’Cha Got” will follow the Soccer Sunday game of the week on FOX or FOX Sports 1, featuring a different participant each week with the finale airing in December.

Jump in the conversation @continentaltire using #WhatchaGotMLS.

About Continental Tire the Americas

Based in Fort Mill, S.C., Continental Tire the Americas, LLC manufactures and distributes a complete premium line of passenger, light truck and commercial tires for original equipment and replacement markets. Our ultra-high, performance tires include award-winning technologies that focus on safety, help save money, and reduce CO2 emissions. Continental’s premium products are available at leading independent tire dealers, car dealers, and mass retail companies across North America. Continental Tire is a proud supporter of IMSA, Major League Soccer (MLS), College Basketball, Team är-kªn', West Coast Customs, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, and Petty’s Garage.

About Continental AG

Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2014, the corporation generated sales of €34.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tire, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs more than 208,000 people in 55 countries.

What'Cha Got

A new competition property created by Short Shoot. Short Shoot is a Los Angeles-based entertainment company focused on the development, production and distribution of compelling short form television programs. Founded in 2014 by professional racing driver and TV commentator, Townsend Bell, Short Shoot's properties are designed to fit within the framework of live sports and entertainment broadcasts. What'Cha Got profiles sports and entertainment personalities and their automotive character. With rich content packed into a short form factor, Short Shoot is "Made from Concentrate."